Kitchener, ON Real Estate - Homes For Sale in Kitchener, Ontario
In Kitchener, about half of buildings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This city did not experience a single construction boom; the construction of new dwellings in Kitchener was spread throughout multiple decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century. This city has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the population of this city own their home whereas the rest are renters. Read more about Kitchener real estate
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Transportation
Kitchener is very car friendly. It is straightforward to park, and nearby highways, such as Highway 8, are quite easy to reach from any home in this city. On the other hand, Kitchener is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there is the Kitchener Station with access to the Kitchener Line. The city is served by approximately 40 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close. Kitchener is appropriate for bicycling as Kitchener has a fairly good cycling infrastructure. Walking is not particularly feasible for property owners in this city because carrying out daily needs is occasionally difficult on foot.
Services
A supermarket is typically accessible within a rather short walk from most homes for sale in this city. Lancaster Street is among the best streets for food stores. Residents can enjoy over 600 restaurants and cafes as well. As far as education is concerned, parents and their kids will find that wherever their property is located in Kitchener, primary schools are close by. In contrast, there are only a few high schools and therefore they can be an extended walk away. Parents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.
Character
The character of Kitchener is exemplified by its calm ambience. Most locations in the city have fairly good access to public green spaces, including Huron Natural Area and Chicopee Park, since there are over 350 of them nearby for residents to check out and numerous homes for sale have a park that is easy to get to. This city is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although there are still several louder sections, especially around one of the railway lines, Highway 401 or Highway 7.